Jammu & Kashmir Coronavirus Helpline Numbers and Test Lab Details

TOI-Online | Mar 13, 2020, 01.07 PM IST

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir four people has been tested positive and thousands of people are under surveillance as per latest updates. In the wake of the virus threat, the J&K administration has ordered the closure all educational institutions.

The health department in J&K has been put on an alert to deal with possible cases of coronavirus in Kashmir. Trained staff has been mobilised and an isolation ward established.

Doctors have been deputed at the medical centres across Kashmir. The J&K government has also deputed medical staff to screen foreigners at the Srinagar airport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to nation on March 19, called for 'Janata curfew' on March 22 from 7AM to 9PM to contain the spread of coronavirus.

The number of confirmed cases of a novel coronavirus in the country has increased to 498, with fresh cases reported on March 24. A total of nine people have died in India due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus Helpline Numbers in J&K

With an aim to effectively fight the spread of Coronavirus, the government has released helpline numbers across the states. The people can call at these helpline numbers to get support on their queries related to the COVID19: